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How to maximise your health in pandemic times and more

28 July 2020 by Catherine Saxelby

How to maximise your health in pandemic times and more

During the pandemic many of us have spent a lot more time indoors, less time exercising (even walking to the station) and more time snacking on energy dense, comfort foods. If you feel unhealthy or a little sluggish or have packed on the kilos recently then this newsletter is for you.

Sugar - why quitting sugar guarantees you'll lose weight

6 May 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Sugar - why quitting sugar guarantees you'll lose weight

Sugar. It's been labelled "deadly", "addictive", "toxic", "sweet poison" and blamed for the rise in global obesity in recent years."...

Q. How can I keep food down with a hiatus hernia?

30 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. How can I keep food down with a hiatus hernia?

The question in full: Q. I have a hiatus hernia and have trouble keeping food down. I feel full after a few mouthfuls and find I get...

8 salty snacks and why they're a danger to your waistline - a visual guide

29 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

8 salty snacks and why they're a danger to your waistline - a visual guide

Meeting up at the bar or pub? Sharing a drink with friends? These are the times when you notice salty snacks everywhere – potato...

Detox kits - why they don't work

11 April 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Detox kits - why they don't work

Detox diets and detox 'cleansing' kits are big sellers. They promise lots of things - to purify the body, remove 'wastes' and...

Healthy school fundraising ideas to fatten the bank account - not the waistline

4 March 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Healthy school fundraising ideas to fatten the bank account - not the waistline

I first wrote about how I hated selling chocolate to raise money for our kids’ school back in 2008 and it really hit a nerve with...